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Title: Valley of Dreams
Series Title: Produced from "A Martian Odyssey and Others" published in 1949.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_Dreams
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Pat A. Benoy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Valley of Dreams" by Stanley G. Weinbaum is a science fiction novella written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character Captain Harrison and his crew during the first successful Martian expedition, exploring themes of alien life and the mysterious landscape of Mars. The book delves into the complexities of interaction between humans and Martians, as well as the existential dilemmas posed by the exploration of an alien world. The story follows Captain Harrison and his team as they embark on a mission to explore Mars, encountering various bizarre life forms, including a curious Martian named Tweel. Throughout their adventure, they discover a grand, abandoned Martian city filled with mysterious architecture and artifacts, raising questions about the Martians' past and their once-thriving civilization. However, they also face the threat of 'dream-beasts'—creatures that manifest captivating but dangerous illusions based on personal desires. As they navigate these challenges, the crew grapples with philosophical discussions about life, society, and the very nature of existence, ultimately leading to a dramatic resolution that highlights their deepening connection with the alien race and the implications of sharing powerful technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Weinbaum, Stanley G. (Stanley Grauman), 1902-1935
EBook No.: 22301
Published: Aug 11, 2007
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Valley of Dreams
Series Title: Produced from "A Martian Odyssey and Others" published in 1949.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_Dreams
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Pat A. Benoy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Valley of Dreams" by Stanley G. Weinbaum is a science fiction novella written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character Captain Harrison and his crew during the first successful Martian expedition, exploring themes of alien life and the mysterious landscape of Mars. The book delves into the complexities of interaction between humans and Martians, as well as the existential dilemmas posed by the exploration of an alien world. The story follows Captain Harrison and his team as they embark on a mission to explore Mars, encountering various bizarre life forms, including a curious Martian named Tweel. Throughout their adventure, they discover a grand, abandoned Martian city filled with mysterious architecture and artifacts, raising questions about the Martians' past and their once-thriving civilization. However, they also face the threat of 'dream-beasts'—creatures that manifest captivating but dangerous illusions based on personal desires. As they navigate these challenges, the crew grapples with philosophical discussions about life, society, and the very nature of existence, ultimately leading to a dramatic resolution that highlights their deepening connection with the alien race and the implications of sharing powerful technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Weinbaum, Stanley G. (Stanley Grauman), 1902-1935
EBook No.: 22301
Published: Aug 11, 2007
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.